Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Vepam Poo Rasam ( Neem Flower Rasam )

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Today, am glad to share with you an authentic Indian recipe Vepam poo Rasam. My MIL used to surprise us with unique healthy recipes, whenever we visit our native. This rasam is not only delicious also it is very nutritive…!

Vepam means Neem and Poo means Flower in Tamil. Neem flowers are used in Indian cooking, coz of their extensive medicinal values. Many dishes can be prepared with Neem flowers, neem rasam is the easiest and tastiest of them all. This rasam is ideal for hot season, as it cools down the body.

Usually, the neem tree blooms during the months of April and May. By this time, the flowers can be collected by spreading a cloth or paper under the tree and shaking the branches. Then, this is cleaned in running water and dried in shade. This dried neem flowers can be stored for long time, without losing their medicinal values.

Health Benefits:

Neem flowers are storehouse of antioxidants. It is extensively used to cure intestinal problems. Useful in the elimination of intestinal worms. And as a best antidote for improving the appetite and digestive health.

Other Tips:

Neem flowers can also be soaked in honey. Taking this a spoon daily, boosts our immunity.

Also by soaking a handful of neem flowers in a cup of water for 4 to 5 hrs and taking this filtered water , cures stomach ache .!

I love vepam poo rasam. It was not my fav in my childhood. But now i love it. Now that i saw this, today will be vepam poo rasam for my lunch :-) Nice blog. Happy to follow you. Keep up this great work.

You can buy dried neem flowers from Ambika stores in Madras India. I do that when I visit India. The the customs guy upon entry as dried herbs. Use to get it from a store in New Jersey but they are closed now.